LOVE OR DEAD
CHAPTER X: HIROSHI'S DEPARTURE

I was combing my hair in front of a long, vertical mirror next to my study table. Paying attention to the light blue midi dress I was wearing, convinced myself to look perfect to deliver Hiroshi's departure today.

Megumi walked into the room, then sat on the bed behind me while watching me.

“Last night I met that bunch of brats, as we were getting away from karaoke. Keiji tried to protect me, as they tried to pull me in. But two of them beat him outside the karaoke place and took him away in a white car. I was pulled in by a – yellow-haired male, I was forced to drink alcohol. I don't know how many bottles I drank until I felt drunk and unconscious” Megumi story while bowing her head.

I stopped combing her hair, turned to her and opened the desk drawer and took her cell phone. Where Asahi gave me that phone last night as we headed home. I went up to him and gave him the phone, then grabbed his hand.

“All my fault, I shouldn't have gone as you suggested. Keiji was badly injured because me and your body were covered in wounds as well because of me. I'm sorry Chiyo.. I always drag you in trouble” Megumi said in tears.

I hugged him, trying to calm him down. “Already... all has been completed, we just need to be careful – hearts now”.

I tried to wipe her tears with both hands. Stare at it in and say “Quiet, all will be well – just fine”.

She tried to ease her cries and smiled, “Tell me where did you get my phone from? What is the business of the person you call Asahi with Keiji's entry in the hospital, who is he?”.

“I can't explain this, but he helped us last night. I got this phone from him. He brought Keiji to the hospital, that's all I can tell you” obviously I'm short.

“Alright if you can't explain it in detail, although there are still many questions in my mind. It must have been really hard for you last night. Now enjoy your time with Hiroshi, forget about last night. I'll go home on a scooter, I'll take you to the station first” said Megumi.

Degh... Scooter!!! I forgot the fate of my uncle Megumi's white scooter, still parked in front of the karaoke in Sunagawa. Oh…!!!...

“We should hurry to Sunagawa by taxi, to pick up the scooter. I left him last night, don't ask much and get ready” I said a little panicked.

We drove to Sunagawa by taxi.

Upon our arrival in front of Karaoke Box B-Style, I did not find the scooter was located. I tried to look around the area, and asked the people who passed by or the shop owners around the area. The karaoke place was closed, and the main door was locked.

Megumi pulled out her phone which read, a sign of incoming messages.

An unidentified number sent us a photo of a white motor scooter with the same license plate as Megumi's uncle. Written “Come to pick up this trash yourself, don't try to contact the police or we'll melt it into junk”. Obviously this is a threat, he also gave a share location.

We rushed there, though we were a little anxious. Is this a trap?.

The clock shows at 14:16, there is still time to pick up the scooter before dropping off Hiroshi at 16:00. Hope nothing happens.

The distance is quite far from Sunagawa, we should take at least 1 hour drive.

A remote location where a lot of our old car stacks up, this is an old car recycling area. There's a worker driving a heavy-duty crusher.

“Uncle, hello.. May we ask for your time briefly” call me while waving to him.

The uncle stopped and walked over to us.

“Hey what are you doing here?” ask the uncle.

“We are looking for this scooter” Megumi said while thrusting a photo from her phone.

“Owh since from morning, there is a scooter parked behind the warehouse. I don't know who put it there, I asked the boss. But the boss did not know, so we let it sit until the owner came”, he replied to make us relieved.

He drove us to the back of the barn, that's exactly the scooter. We can also smile at her. I started putting the keys in, and it lit up. Thank goodness it's not broken and can be driven.

“Thank you uncle” said Megumi while bending her body.

“Yes, do not park the motor again here. This is not a hide and seek play area like this, trespassing also includes violation of the law” he said.

“Good, thank you and apologize once again” added me while bowing my body towards him.

We rushed to Shin Hakodate station – Hokuto, the clock has shown at 15:30. Not much time left, I immediately drove the scooter fast. But in the middle of the trip, we were stopped by a sports car sedan in white. I immediately braked as much as I could so as not to hit the car in front of me.

“AAAARGHHH...!!!!” shouts Megumi who is sitting in the back.

The scooter tyre stopped just in front of the side of the car, almost.

The condition of the road is quiet, making us not so lucky to meet him. Asking for help is also free. A small gun was pointed at us from inside the car.

“Hei Chiyo come in let's have fun – or I shoot” he said.

Megumi hugged my waist tightly, “Don't go. I'll call the police, she's very dangerous. I don't want to lose you”.

“Calm Megumi, I'll be fine – fine. In situations like this, it's free to call the police. The bullet flew faster towards us, than the arrival of the local police” replied I released Megumi's embrace.

“No... please Chiyo do not go!” yelled Megumi who saw me get in the car.

I turned to Megumi and said “Don't tell anyone about this, go home.. I make sure I'm good – just fine”.

Kawaki smiled sinisterly while closing the car door and drove his car very fast.

“Can I ask you something?” I was a bit doubtful.

“Say” answers.

“Take me to Shin Hakodate station – Hokuto now, there's something I want to meet. I promise I won't run away or call the police. Please” my request is a bit desperate.

“Hmmm... I am not a believer, and generously grant every request” he said.

“I bet my right hand, if I don't come back and lie to you. Please, this is very important for me” added me without hesitation to submit a deal to him.

“Really?” he held my right hand and kissed her. Then turn the car towards Shin Hakodate station – Hokuto.

At exactly 15:50 I reached the station, I removed my seatbelt and opened the car door.

My right hand is held by him “Remember your promise to me”. I nodded my head and let go of my hand and rushed into the station.

I shouted Hiroshi's name and looked for him amidst the crowd of other passengers. Hiroshi was seen in front of the Shinkansen waving to me. Wearing a brown jacket and a black backpack. Instantly I ran and hugged him tightly amidst the crowd of passengers.

“I don't think you came to take me away”.

“That's impossible, I definitely came”.

“I tried to call you but was inactive from earlier this morning, I was afraid you were too busy”.

“I don't have any busyness, my phone is broken so can't be contacted”.

“I'm glad you came, I'll be right back. I'll try to go home every week”.

“If you are busy do not need to force yourself, you must be tired of your campus activities. Relax I can take care of myself”.

“You always make me anxious, I will not be calm if you leave you too long. Don't try to find trouble and fight. Look at your body full of wounds, are you fighting again?”.

“I just fell off the scooter, nothing bad just calm”.

“Why with your finger on a bandage like this, but only in the cast open it has been injured again. Be a sweet boy, let me know that your phone has been fixed. I'll miss you”.

“Yes well, oh yes I have something for you”.

I gave her the blue sea-colored cell phone hanger I had prepared for her, and attached it to her phone.

“It should be a couple, because my phone is broken so I can't show it to you. Remember me when I see it”.

“Surely, this is very cute. All right I have to go, take care of yourself and wait for me”.

“Pasti”.

She hugged me warmly and placed a kiss on my forehead. I was confused to find the kiss, because it was the first time I was treated like this by her. He left smiling and entered the Shinkansen. I waved at him with a smile. Although after this I have to face Kawaki alone.